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DEPOK-ET

THE PARK SAWANGAN
DEPOK (INDONESIA)
NWP RETAIL

5-STAR SHOPPING
Modern temples of consumerism, they are dedicated
to window shopping and the gods of purchasing.
Malls, spread across all of Southeast Asia, are also
the main places for leisure activities and encounters
outside of their homes.

Impressively huge, they compete over innovations and architectural How is The Park Sawangan reinventing lifestyle in the
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international brands, traditional stores and a great variety of eateries. Andaru Pramudito: Even more than in Europe,
The mall, The Park Sawangan – located in the city of Depok, to shopping malls are a genuine destination with an
the south of the Indonesian capital and megacity of Jakarta – is enchanting experience for thousands of visitors in
no exception to the rule. Spread over a surface area of 52,000m , Asia. People come not only to buy products, but for
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this state-of-the-art retail paradise is the city's new beating heart. entertainment and enjoyment. The Park Sawangan was
The clean-lined, semi-circular building stands out for its openwork designed as a high-end lifestyle destination, a place
façade whose ornamentation evokes the Islamic-world's mashrabiya where it is pleasant to stroll and to enjoy life, and where
through which light filters in. Inside, its elegant ivory oval atrium welcoming members of the public is a priority at every
is warmed up with light wood panels. Its many balconies and moment during their visit – parking, restrooms, outdoor
balustrades on every floor are inspired by the smooth curves of Art green spaces, etc.
Deco, like on a luxury 1930s cruise ship. One highlight of the visit
is the restrooms, a genuine design experience! To such an extent In what way is this new-generation mall innovative in
that they have soon become a staple of Instagram for selfie addicts. terms of architecture, technology, ecology and flow man-
With its numerous international stores and national designers, its agement across its 52,000m ?
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vast food hub with cuisine from across the globe, and its five movie A. P.: Today, and especially with the world health crisis,
theaters, it is ready to become THE meeting place for this city of "contactless" is the watchword. We have developed all
2.5 million inhabitants.
of our innovations with this in mind and integrated it
into every point of contact: flow management, welcome,
payment, restrooms, etc.
Is it important to reinvent the restroom experience in
public places today?
A. P.: The mall's restrooms are gems of interior
decoration and technology, so much so that they often
feature on Instagram! We are very proud of them and
they give added value to the mall.

Andaru Pramudito
Architect Manager for the firm PT. Nirvana Wastu
DELABIE products installed:
BINOPTIC recessed electronic basin tap (Ref. 379ENC) Pratama
Jumbo toilet paper dispensers (Refs. 2901 + 2909)
Recessed combi hand dryer and paper towel dispenser (Ref. 510716S)